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Violinist Randall Goosby enjoys meteoric rise but remains grounded

Violinist Randall Goosby enjoys meteoric rise but remains grounded

Randall Goosby has been playing violin since he was seven, including studying with legendary violinist Itzhak Perlman, and the trajectory of his career shows no signs of slowing down. Find out more in the latest episode of the ‘Rhapsody in Black’ podcast.

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JoAnn Falletta and the BPO present Behzad Ranjbaran’s Violin Concerto
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Celebrate Easter with the SPCO's performance of Handel's 'Messiah'

Celebrate Easter with the SPCO's performance of Handel's 'Messiah'

Join Steve Seel for an Easter celebration with the complete performance of Handel's ‘Messiah,’ performed by the St. Paul Chamber Orchestra, conductor Dinis Sousa, an all-star roster of vocal soloists, and the Singers. Listen at noon Central on Sunday, April 5, on YourClassical MPR.

Women lead the way

Women lead the way

On the latest episode of ‘Extra Eclectic,’ we wrap Women’s History Month with another program showcasing how women composers are leading classical music into the future. Selections include music by Gabriela Ortiz, Allision Loggins-Hull and more. Listen now with host Steve Seel!

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Listen: Inon Barnatan and the Minnesota Orchestra perform Rachmaninoff

Listen: Inon Barnatan and the Minnesota Orchestra perform Rachmaninoff

Guest conductor Anna Sułkowska-Migoń and pianist Inon Barnatan joined the Minnesota Orchestra for a program featuring Rachmaninoff’s take on a violin caprice by Niccolò Paganini and epic storytelling from the well-read and clever Scheherazade. Listen to the concert now!

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2026 Classical Woman of the Year: Gabriela Ortiz

2026 Classical Woman of the Year: Gabriela Ortiz

‘Performance Today’ has selected performer and composer Gabriela Ortiz as the 2026 Classical Woman of the Year. This annual award recognizes women who have made significant contributions to the classical music art form and have inspired our listeners. Find out more!

Listen: Violinist Alina Ibragimova and the SPCO perform Mozart and Haydn
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Join us for Theme & Variations

Join us for Theme & Variations

We pick the theme — you choose the variation by requesting a piece of music inspired by that theme. Our theme for April is music that BLOOMS!

Neave Trio highlights the music of Pejacevic, Chaminade and Schumann
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'Distinguished Rebels': Women who have changed the face of classical music
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